Traffic Circle – What Is It & What’s The Deal?
Why is there a circle in the middle of the road? You may sometimes find traffic circles in residential areas and other spots, too. Today we will discuss the residential…
Blind Spots and Shoulder Checks
Welcome to Blind Spots in a Car (& Shoulder Checks) What are blind spots in a car? Blind spots are simply specific areas that you can not see when you…
DriveBC Webcams – View Road Scenes From Anywhere
DriveBC Webcams What are DriveBC Webcams? Just in case you don't know, Drive BC is a website, as well as a toll-free phone service for British Columbians. It provides road…
Left Turn Red Light – Can We? 2 Eye-Opening Scenarios
Left On Red In British Columbia? Left turn red light. Wait, what? Turning left on a red light is a thing that is actually sometimes legal. But you really need…
Roundabouts and Traffic Circles – Practical Driving Tips
Roundabouts and traffic circles are designed to keep traffic moving and improve safety at intersections Technically, a roundabout is a traffic circle with more than one lane, but these terms…
Two Point Turns – Turning Around When Driving
Two point turns: one of the many ways of turning around if you find yourself going in the wrong direction Eliminate Unnecessary Backing Whenever reversing, try to eliminate any extra…
Winter Road Trip Checklist – For Winter Driving Adventures
Winter road trips can be challenging and unpredictable. Be prepared by following these tips - our ultimate winter road trip checklist Tires #1: use winter tires, 4 of them, and…
Removing Sunglasses When Driving Through a Tunnel
Q: A friend of mine, who wears tinted prescription glasses (she is albino and hypersensitive to light) was finger-wagged by a friendly RCMP officer while driving through the Massey Tunnel.…
Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’
I've said it before and I'll say it again: just because a turn signal is on, doesn't mean anything. Wait and see if the turn signal indicated on the car…